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Cross 160m north east of St Mary Magdalen Church is a medieval stone cross located near Bottesford in Leicestershire. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its construction remains uncertain without detailed archaeological evidence. The cross stands as a wayside or preaching cross of the type commonly erected in English parishes during the Middle Ages, serving both religious and communal functions. Its survival to the present day, despite the weathering and fragmentary condition typical of such monuments, attests to the durability of medieval stone construction and the relative continuity of settlement patterns in the locality.
Cross 160m north east of St Mary Magdalen Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017999. View the official record →
Cross 160m north east of St Mary Magdalen Church is a medieval stone cross located near Bottesford in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017999.
Cross 160m north east of St Mary Magdalen Church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1017999.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stapleford deserted medieval village and ice house (0.3 km), Moated site and fishpond at Wyfordby (2.1 km), Wyfordby Wayside Cross (2.1 km).
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